GU-830-002 Rev - General Plans (1).pdf

This document is a technical booklet and general plans drawing for the NOAA R 338 research vessel operated by the Gordon Gunter. The booklet serves as a comprehensive reference guide containing general information, specifications, and detailed deck plans for this National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration vessel.

The document includes a booklet index referencing 13 sheets covering general notes, general information and data, compartment directory, outboard profile, inboard profile, pilothouse and bridge deck, upper deck, forecastle deck, main deck and mission platform, auxiliary plant deck, hold plan, inner bottom, and midship section. General information provided includes vessel dimensions (length between perpendiculars of 194'-0", length overall of 224'-0", extreme breadth of 43'-6"), heights above baseline for various equipment and structures, replenishment stations for fuel oil and fresh water, accommodations for 25 personnel plus 15 scientists, small boats specifications, weight and displacement data (791.4 LT deadweight, 1,338.9 LT full load), and steering gear details for the Sperry Gull steering control system. Propulsion machinery specifications include emergency generators (250kW, 60 Hz, 450V), diesel generators (515-1548 kW, 450V), waterline dimensions (1,800 LB at 25.5 FT radius), 800 HP 750 DC motors, and 90' SL 4 blade fixed pitch propellers. The document provides extensive compartment-by-compartment directory references, symbols and abbreviations used throughout the plans, and detailed deck layouts identifying the location and designation of all major equipment, machinery, spaces, and structural elements aboard the vessel.